DOMINIQUE BADJI NEWS

Scores winner at Colorado Badji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Badji scored the only goal in Saturday's win, a strike in the 33rd minute assisted by Obinna Nwobodo. It marks his first goal of the season. He only took one shot in the match to go with one chance created, one clearance and three drawn fouls in his 65 minutes of action.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji's first goal for FC Cincinnati beats Rapids Dominique Badji scored against his former team for his first goal for FC Cincinnati, who held on for a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids...

MAY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Assists in win versus Columbus Badji assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew.

Impact Badji assisted the opening goal of the match Saturday as he found Luciano Acosta in the 17th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match to go with one drawn foul, one won tackle and one interception in his 66 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against St. Louis Badji subbed into Saturday's match against St. Louis City at halftime, creating two chances and assisting a goal in the 5-1 defeat.

Impact Badji was given an extended run out Saturday as he played more than 10 minutes in a single game for the first time this season. He set up a consolation goal for Sergio Santos from a counter attack.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues bench role Badji had one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Badji begun the season where he left off last year, not appearing in a starting XI yet for the team. He used to be a consistent starter at the start of the 2022 campaign, however a leg injury demoted him to a bench role and has not been able to grab a starting role yet with Brenner and Brandon Vasquez the establish forwards for Cincinnati.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Badji started 12 of Cincinnati's first 14 games of the season, but then started just one MLS match from then on.

Impact Badji suffered a leg injury in June that ruled him out for two months, and he never regained his starting spot once he returned to fitness. The 30-year-old will enter 2023 as a backup to Brandon Vazquez and Brenner in the front-two.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Badji is fit and in the match day squad for Saturday's match with Philadelphia.

Impact Badji returns after missing time with a leg injury for the past few weeks. The forward starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Badji (leg) is absent from the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with Philadelphia Union.

Impact Badji returned to training earlier in the week and is now absent from the injury report. This combination points towards a full return in the near future for Badji. The forward has been out over a month with a leg injury, slowing a season where he looked set to be a nailed-on starter.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Badji (leg) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Badji has been out for around six weeks with a leg injury he suffered just after the June international break, but he's back with the team now and could potentially be available for selection against the Union on Saturday. He had started in 12 of Cincinnati's 15 MLS matches in 2022 prior to his injury.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Badji (leg) was doing side work in training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Badji has missed his side's last seven MLS games with a leg injury he suffered in mid-June, and he is still yet to fully integrate back into tranining.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati takes home draw streak into matchup with Nashville

Cincinnati plays Nashville after playing to a draw in three straight home games

JULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A few weeks away from return Badji (leg) is still a few weeks away from making his return from injury, Cincinnati manager Pat Noonan said Monday.

Impact Badji missed Friday's win over Orlando with a leg injury he suffered the previous weekend against the Union, and he seems set to miss a few more games as he recovers. Noonan has changed formations in his absence, using an attacking three of Brenner, Brandon Vazquez and Alvaro Barreal, with Luciano Acosta (illness) likely to return to that group once he's back at full fitness, and Raymon Gaddis -- or Alvas Powell (illness) -- in at right wing back ahead of a back-three.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Orlando Badji (leg) will miss Friday's clash against Orlando City, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Badji has been training individually with FC Cincinnati since suffering a leg injury against Philadelphia last weekend, and it seems he has been ruled out of Friday's game. Brenner is an option to replace him in the lineup.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Badji was training individually with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday after picking up a knock in last weekend's draw with the Union, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Badji subbed into last weekend's game in the 78th minute, but he suffered a minor injury during his 15 minutes or so on the pitch. He will be questionable for Friday's clash against Orlando.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist during start Badji logged one assist across 75 minutes during a 3-2 loss Saturday versus New England.

Impact Badji logged his first league assist since March. Unless he contributes to goals more, an improving Brenner (back) could become a primary starter in place of the Senegalese striker.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Badji took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City. He also made two clearances and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Badji set up Brandon Vazquez's winning goal Saturday with a cross, earning his side a surprise win over Orlando. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against Inter Miami, which have conceded seven goals in three matches this season.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Cincinnati Badji has signed a one-year contract with FC Cincinnati with the option to extend for an additional two years, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Badji scored five goals in 13 MLS appearances (four starts) during a six-month stint in with Colorado in 2021 after getting traded from Nashville in July. The 29-year-old forward has 37 goals and 164 MLS appearances to his name, bringing valuable experience to a young and underperforming Cincinnati attack.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji: "The pressure is on them" ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal in win Badji subbed into Sunday's match against LAFC in the 77th minute, and he scored a goal and made two clearances in the match.

Impact Badji added to LAFC's misery on Sunday with his fifth goal of the season, and Colorado emphatically clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Badji has made three starts in the last month after getting traded from Nashville in late July, but he will likely mostly feature in the playoffs as an impact substitute.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Dominique Badji, Colorado Rapids - 79th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores third in four games Badji scored once, took two shots (two on target), made two tackles (none won) and received one yellow card during the 1-0 win against Houston on Sunday.

Impact Badji not only produced very little after his trade back to the Rapids, but he never got the chance to crack the starting XI either. However, over the last four appearances, he has started in three of them and he has now scored in each start. He also has seven shots, two crosses and three tackles during that time frame. Badji will remain a great option as long as he starts.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji lifts Rapids past Houston Dynamo 1-0 Dominique Badji has been exactly what the doctor ordered for the Colorado Rapids this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

GOAL: Dominique Badji, Colorado Rapids - 58th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores against Portland Badji scored a goal in a 2-0 win against Portland Timbers on Saturday.

Impact Badji had a good game for the winning team. The 29-year-old scored the side's first goal in the match which was his third of the league campaign. Other than that, Badji had two shots and both were on target.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids beat Timbers 2-0, clinch playoff berth

Dominique Badji and Diego Rubio each scored a goal and Braian Galván had two assists to help the Colorado Rapids beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 and clinch a playoff spot

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS